Commonwealth News
Nine African startups selected for Norrsken Impact Accelerator
Jun 8, 2022
In the second edition of the Norrsken Impact Accelerator, one of the programmes of the Norrsken Foundation that support entrepreneurs globally has selected about nine African startups. In 2019, Norrsken Foundation launched its entrepreneurship hub, Norrsken House, in...
Africa Health Excon: Positioning Africa as the continental hub for health innovation and trade
Jun 7, 2022
Merck, a leading science and technology company, unveils its further commitment to Africa. It will be strategically expanding through a four-tiered program of awareness, diagnosis, training of healthcare professionals, and access to treatment. Africa Bureau aims to...
Queen Elizabeth leaves fans in tears with surprising balcony appearance
Jun 6, 2022
The 96-year-old Queen Elizabeth II made a surprise appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the final day of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Her admirers were splendid with emotions and many broke into tears having a glance at the monarch. Read the...
Future kings Charles and William to pay tribute to Queen at Jubilee concert
Jun 4, 2022
Tonight, at a special concert, Prince Charles and Prince William will speak in honour of the Queen’s Platinum party. Celebrities like Elton John, Diana Ross, Queen + Adam Lambert, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Alicia Keys will entertain live to about 22,000 people. Read the...
Binance Labs closes $500M investment fund to boost blockchain, Web3, and value-building technologies
Jun 3, 2022
Binance Labs, the venture capital and incubation arm of Binance, announces the closing of a new half-billion-dollar fund. It aims to expand the ecosystem of Web3 and blockchain technologies using Binance’s resources for growth and product development. Read the...
Queen Elizabeth to miss Friday’s Jubilee event due to mobility issues: Palace
Jun 3, 2022
Buckingham Palace announces that the queen is likely to skip St. Paul's Cathedral thanksgiving after experiencing “some mobility discomfort” at a military parade on Thursday. On the Platinum Jubilee, her majesty appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, waving to...